The win kept the Eagles' playoff hopes alive and created some momentum heading into the final two games of the season.

With starting quarterback Carson Wentz sidelined with a back fracture, the Eagles relied on Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles to guide them. Foles did just that, as he led six scoring drives against his former team. The defense and special teams also came up big with three combined turnovers.

It was an impressive overall effort for the Eagles, who will need to finish strong and receive some help to make it back to the postseason.

Here are seven takeaways from the Eagles' locker room following Philadelphia's big win in Los Angeles:

1. Eagles knew they needed to be balanced on offense vs. Rams

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson on the offense's strategy heading into the matchup:

"We knew we had to run the ball. You don't want to get into a throwing match against these guys, especially against [Rams defensive tackle] Aaron Donald. You know what kind of beast he is. That's really what it was and we stayed with it and came down to the very end."

Takeaway

With Foles under center, the Eagles chose to rely heavily on their running game. The Eagles' running back committee produced 106 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries. Darren Sproles served as a solid dual-threat player, while Wendell Smallwood and Josh Adams handled the bulk of the carries.

The running game's success opened things up for Foles and the passing offense. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery took advantage of the balanced attack by producing 160 receiving yards on eight catches.

Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox on the defense's success throughout the game:

"It starts up front. [The defensive linemen] definitely did their jobs. We had them making bad throws and rushing, so I definitely give props to the defensive line. The back end made good plays as well, so once you put it together, it's a good feeling."